Amid widespread anti-government protests across Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made strong accusations against the United States. He explicitly stated that US President Donald Trump's 'hands are stained with the blood of Iranians,' referencing past conflicts. Khamenei further alleged that the demonstrators were 'ruining their own streets... in order to please the president of the United States,' implying foreign instigation and labeling protesters as 'mercenaries for foreigners.' This rhetoric underscores the Iranian leadership's stance that the unrest is not purely internal but fueled by external adversaries. In a severe escalation of the crackdown, Iranian authorities issued dire warnings to those participating in the protests. Iran's Attorney General, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, declared that anyone involved in the demonstrations could be considered an 'enemy of God,' a charge that carries the death penalty under Iranian law. Tehran's public and revolutionary prosecutor, Ali Salehi, reiterated this threat, specifically stating that acts such as arson, destruction of public property, and armed clashes with security forces would be met with charges like 'moharebeh' (waging war against the state), punishable by death. The judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, also vowed 'decisive, maximum and without any legal leniency' for protesters. These warnings come as protests have intensified, spreading across multiple cities, and are accompanied by nationwide internet shutdowns aimed at curbing communication and organization among demonstrators. The international community, including UN experts, has expressed alarm over the potential use of the death penalty to suppress peaceful dissent in Iran.